Jobs and Internships
Open positions with Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey and other related wildlife conservation opportunities.
2018 CWF Volunteer Research Intern Megan Fielding holds a juvenile terrapin that was found at LBIF in Loveladies, NJ. We released it back onto their protected saltmarsh after adoring it.
CWF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Environmental Educator, Deadline to apply: January 15, 2020
Part-time: 15-25 hours per week
Primary Locations – Trenton, Newark, and Monmouth County, NJ
The nonprofit Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey seeks an experienced Educator to help build our fast-growing education program.
Education responsibilities may include:
- delivering in-class, after-school, and summer programs in varied locations for grades ranging from Kindergarten through Middle School
- assisting on field trips
- managing our annual 5th-grade wildlife art and essay contest;
- developing our high school online technology contest;
- developing curricula around our wildlife webcams;
- developing our Scout Merit Badge program;
- developing new standards-based programming, and
- other education work as needed.
The job will also include a range of administrative responsibilities in support of the education program. NJ-based travel will be necessary. Most work will be during business hours; however, there may be occasional nights or weekend work needed.
Three years or more experience in environmental education or education is preferred, along with a Bachelor’s degree; nonprofit experience is a plus. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, knowledgeable professional with excellent classroom presentation skills, strong communications, multi-tasking ability, and the motivation to be a successful self-starter.
Deadline for applications is January 15, 2020. Select candidates will be interviewed on a rolling basis, so candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Position may start as soon as possible.NJDOE Certificate in Teaching is a plus. Salary commensurate with experience.
Interested candidates should email their resume and cover letter to CWF at careers@ConserveWildlifeNJ.org. Please note “Education Position” in email subject line.
Science Teacher (part-time)
Conserve Wildlife Foundation seeks proactive and motivated educator with initiative and experience in teaching STEAM-based programs. Must be great with kids, personable, a quick learner, flexible with scheduling, a good writer, comfortable with social media, and able to adapt to diverse audiences and topics. Teaching experience required, Certificate or Certificate of Eligibility in science or related field of study preferred. Position requires frequent travel within NJ.
Approx. 10-20 hours per week to start. Salary commensurate with experience. Some weekends required.
Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to: joyce.liebtag@conservewildlifenj.org
Artist in Residence (part-time)
Conserve Wildlife Foundation seeks an artist in residence to implement our National Arts Standards-aligned art curriculum into two Essex County schools. The 5th-grade program starts in October 2019 and will take place once weekly for 7 consecutive weeks. Must have NJDOE Certification as a Teacher of Art. Pay rate commensurate with experience.
Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to: joyce.liebtag@conservewildlifenj.org
CWF INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Conserve Wildlife Foundation is excited to offer 2020 Winter and Spring Internship opportunities. Internship applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Our volunteer opportunities include a range of internships, which can offer either course credit or professional experience - depending on the intern's university requirements. Small stipends may be available in certain cases. Intern candidates can include both college students and grads. Below are internships within the following fields:
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION INTERNSHIP
This position is based at the Trenton office. Responsibilities may include assisting classroom programs, field trips, educational outreach, and related administrative and communications tasks. A minimum of 10 hours per week required.
Please email cover letter and resume to info@conservewildlifenj.org
CWF OFFICE-BASED INTERNSHIPS
The following positions can be structured to potentially earn credits or volunteer hours. They are based in Trenton, New Jersey. Schedule can range from 7-25 hours per week, with flexible hours. College students, graduate students, and recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
Please email cover letter and resume, referencing in the subject line which internship you are interested in, to intern@conservewildlifenj.org.
Special Events and Fundraising Internship -
Special Events and Fundraising internship to include developing event logistics, researching prospective donors, creating and distributing announcements and invitations, securing, collecting and tracking auction items, assisting with mailings and phone calls related to donations, and providing support for event planning and other fundraising projects as needed. A minimum of 14 hours a week required.
Wildlife Conservation Internship
Assist CWF's various wildlife projects through research, correspondence, and administrative work.
Graphic Design Internship
Utilize Adobe Creative Cloud to create brochures, flyers, and other promotional items for CWF events and projects.
Public Affairs Internship
Assist CWF on policy initiatives, including research, communications, and serving as a liaison on various advocacy initiatives.
GIS/Mapping Internship
Assist with collection and analysis of GIS data for various wildlife conservation projects. Candidate must be proficient with ArcGIS, Excel and be familiar with statistical analysis, knowledge of R statistical programming software preferable. Other responsibilities may include literature searches and data processing.
Art Internship
Assit in the coordination of statewide art and photography exhibits, develop website material, explore program options in wildlife photography ethics.
Communications Internship
Work with CWF staff on social media strategy, email marketing, media relations and other public outreach projects.
Journalism Internship
Work with CWF staff on website copy, blogging, media strategy, print and electronic newsletter projects.
Marketing Internship
Work with CWF staff on corporate outreach, member outreach, and event promotion.
CWF FIELD INTERNSHIPS
Pollinator Internship
Non-profit CWF seeks interns for a non-paid position in Winter/Spring 2020. Interns may work on promoting native plants and pollinators, restoring habitat, and public engagement regarding pollinators. This internship will be 10-25 hours a week; weekend availability is a plus but not required. Position is either volunteer or could earn college credits where applicable. Mileage reimbursed for any field work beyond offices.
Please send cover letter and resume to intern@conservewildlifenj.org
Botany Internship
Non-profit CWF seeks interns for a non-paid position in Winter/Spring 2020. Interns may work on creating an inventory of plants at a site restoration, as well as public engagement regarding at-risk species of plants. This internship will be 10-25 hours a week; weekend availability is possible but not required. Position is either volunteer, or could earn college credits where applicable. Mileage reimbursed for any travel beyond office or field site.
Please send cover letter and resume to intern@conservewildlifenj.org
Gabi, our 2019 Great Bay Terrapin Project Student Research Intern prepares to mark an adult terrapin on GBB.
Great Bay Terrapin Project Summer Student Research Internship (Application Period Open 2/12/20)
This is a volunteer position in the southern Ocean County & Atlantic County areas. This year the position is a volunteer position. We are publicly seeking 1-2 student interns for 2020.
Intern(s) will work with CWF biologists and conduct hourly surveys on Great Bay Blvd. in Little Egg Harbor from mid-May to late July. Intern will use their own vehicle to conduct road surveys and collect morphometric data on terrapins encountered in roadways. They will also work with volunteers to schedule patrols and manage roads that are patrolled. The main goals of the project are to reduce road mortality rates, raise awareness of terrapins, and to educate the public about terrapins. Interns will also help enter and analyze data for annual reporting.
In addition, this year we will have duties which are centered around monitoring a large habitat enhancement area for nesting by terrapins. Nests will be marked and exclosed. Adults will be captured to be measured and marked. Site is located within main project area of GBB WMA in Little Egg Harbor.
More information:
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CWF VIDEO/MULTIMEDIA INTERNSHIPS
The following position may be able to offer a paid stipend for qualified candidates. Intern will need the ability to travel, but can otherwise be managed from home or school. Please email cover letter and resume, referencing in the subject line which internship you are interested in, to intern@conservewildlifenj.org.
Videography Internship
Gather footage and edit videos showcasing CWF's wildlife projects statewide. Should have video experience; access to video equipment is recommended. Intern will need capacity for at least some state travel, which will be reimbursed to intern. Qualified applicants may be eligible for an additional paid stipend.
Podcast Internship
Gather footage to create audio and video podcasts showcasing CWF's wildlife projects statewide. Should have video and editing experience; access to video equipment is recommended. Intern will need capacity for at least some state travel, which will be reimbursed to intern.
CWF RESEARCH INTERNSHIPS
Please email cover letter and resume, referencing in the subject line which internship you are interested in, to intern@conservewildlifenj.org
Wildlife Conservation Internship
Assist CWF's various wildlife projects through conservation research, outreach, and administrative work, along with potential opportunities to get out in the field.
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